How often do you miss the moment you wanted to capture with your iPhone? It’s so frustrating to see a moment unfolding right in front of you—but you can’t take the photo quickly enough! But what most people don’t realize is that there are multiple ways to release the shutter on your iPhone, ensuring the next time a precious moment happens in front of you, you’re able to capture it.
First, let’s cover a few quick ways to open your camera app. You can:
Swipe right to left on your wake screen
Tap on the app
Ask Siri
Once your app is open, it’s time to snap the shutter and capture the moment!
The first and most popular way to release the shutter on your phone is by pressing the shutter button. Yes, it’s the large, white, round button on the main screen of your camera app. Press it once for a single photo or you can hold it down, placing your camera in burst mode where it will continue snapping photos until you release. This is a wonderful tool to capture a moment as it’s unfolding.
A second way to release the shutter on your phone is by using the volume buttons. Maybe you’ve accidentally snapped a photo like this before while trying to adjust the volume of your music or a phone call! You can use either the up or down volume buttons to grab your photo, but keep in mind you’ll have to press hard.
Third, try using your headphones. This is a little known trick used by street photographers to capture photos unobtrusively. Additionally, because you don’t have to touch your screen directly to take the photo, using your headphones for a snap may help reduce shake that comes associated with your iPhone images.
Finally, if you have an Apple Watch, you can use it as a remote. This is another great trick for taking unobtrusive photos or for when you want to capture a selfie. To use your Apple Watch, click on the camera icon on your watch home screen.
It can be frustrating to miss a moment that you really wanted to photograph. Hopefully these tricks will help you capture the moment more quickly with your iPhone, ensuring you never again miss a precious moment.